Serendipity in Asheville

According to Patti Digh there are six practices for intentional living: Say Yes, Be Generous, Speak Up, Love More, Trust Yourself, and Slow Down, as illustrated by 37 extraordinary and humorous life stories in LIFE IS A VERB: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally. To say the book is inspiring doesn’t really capture the power this one little book holds. I have mentioned my admiration for Patti Digh; today’s mention is simply because Patti Digh lives in Asheville! Of course I didn’t bump into Patti at the farmer’s market or the galleries that we toured, but I did think about her as we embraced the “slow down” principle.

Farmer’s Market, Asheville.

For the past five years I have had a magazine clip attached to my desk that looks like this:

I knew it was from an Asheville magazine but I wasn’t sure which artist to credit until I stumbled into her studio today. After ascending a staircase from a downtown street, we stumbled into the brilliant world of Lynne Harty. Take a peak here: Lynne Harty Photography. It was serendipity when I saw a similar piece in her gallery and inquired about the magazine clip! I wish we had taken a photo with Lynne! Next time…

I bought (above) and a book published with Lynne Harty’s photography.

The River Arts District, a collection of studios, galleries and restaurants in a former industrial segment of Asheville.

Our time in your studio was a trip highlight! Thank you for your kindness, patience and amazing customer service. Thanks for the glimpse into the magic of your art! We will be back to invest in more photographs and those clever metal frames. Thanks for finding me here! All the best, ds